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Could Grizzlies Contend?
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=1134034...api_public

Good video on contenders with mention of Grizzlies as good darkhorse team.
08-13-2014 03:17 PM
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RE: Could Grizzlies Contend?
Are you kidding?
With their draft additions and Carter, barring devastating injury, they will STRONGLY contend.
Bank on it.
08-13-2014 07:16 PM
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RE: Could Grizzlies Contend?
We really need San Antonio and/or OKC to sustain some injuries going into the playoffs. Those are the only two teams in the Western Conference standing between the Grizz and the Finals.

Houston, Portland, GSW, and the Clips are all cannon fodder in a 7 game series. The Mavs would be a tough out, but their horrendous defense would do them in.
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RE: Could Grizzlies Contend?
(08-13-2014 07:51 PM)spankadelphia Wrote:  We really need San Antonio and/or OKC to sustain some injuries going into the playoffs. Those are the only two teams in the Western Conference standing between the Grizz and the Finals.

Houston, Portland, GSW, and the Clips are all cannon fodder in a 7 game series. The Mavs would be a tough out, but their horrendous defense would do them in.

dude please don't wish injury on other teams players. The basketball gods don't like that. The Thunder aren't all that. The Spurs are the only team in our way imo
08-13-2014 09:11 PM
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RE: Could Grizzlies Contend?
The ONLY team standing between us and a Western Conference championship is San Antonio.

Clear that hurdle, and who knows what can happen?

Cleveland in a 7 game series? I'd like our chances there.
08-14-2014 12:19 PM
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RE: Could Grizzlies Contend?
(08-13-2014 07:51 PM)spankadelphia Wrote:  We really need San Antonio and/or OKC to sustain some injuries going into the playoffs. Those are the only two teams in the Western Conference standing between the Grizz and the Finals.

Houston, Portland, GSW, and the Clips are all cannon fodder in a 7 game series. The Mavs would be a tough out, but their horrendous defense would do them in.

Way before Rick Carlisle became our coach..the running joke in the NBA was to call Dallas the Allas Mavericks....as in they play no D.
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RE: Could Grizzlies Contend?
(08-14-2014 12:19 PM)HornLakeTiger Wrote:  The ONLY team standing between us and a Western Conference championship is San Antonio.

Clear that hurdle, and who knows what can happen?

Cleveland in a 7 game series? I'd like our chances there.

Yep, the Spurs are in the Grizz way. Get past them and we win the Western conference. I agree with you that I like our chances with Cleveland but if its Chicago and their defense and a healthy D.Rose which it appears to be the case then IMO I believe we will lose
08-15-2014 02:43 AM
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RE: Could Grizzlies Contend?
(08-14-2014 12:19 PM)HornLakeTiger Wrote:  The ONLY team standing between us and a Western Conference championship is San Antonio.

Clear that hurdle, and who knows what can happen?

Cleveland in a 7 game series? I'd like our chances there.

I don't know, Dallas loaded up with Tyson Chandler and Chandler Parsons. It will be interesting to see how they fit it with Dirk. The last time Tyson was there they won it all.
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RE: Could Grizzlies Contend?
I'm calling a 2nd place finish in the west behind the spurs.
08-23-2014 06:15 PM
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RE: Could Grizzlies Contend?
No way we are a dark horse. We get absolutely no credit for being as good as we are.
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(08-24-2014 09:10 AM)macphil30 Wrote:  No way we are a dark horse. We get absolutely no credit for being as good as we are.

Never have, probably never will.
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(08-24-2014 09:10 AM)macphil30 Wrote:  No way we are a dark horse. We get absolutely no credit for being as good as we are.

Yep, if Conley, ZBO & Gasol were in NY, Chicago or LA they'd be hailed the 3rd best big 3 in the NBA behind Cleveland & OKC.
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RE: Could Grizzlies Contend?
How many consecutive seasons can a team be considered a dark horse?
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All we gotta do is figure out how to beat the Spurs.
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RE: Could Grizzlies Contend?
I predict we digress.

ZBo will continue his drop off and I think Tony slides.

We lack offensive firepower.

We'll do alright, but we do not have enough "umph" to make a title run.

Now if Jordan Adams and Jarnell Stokes both come in looking like NBA quality players from jump, I reserve the right to reevaluate.

But we need to refresh the roster.

Depending what happens with NOLA and Houston, the Grizzlies could easily finish 5th in the Southwest.
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RE: Could Grizzlies Contend?
The teams with the most talent or outstanding chemistry with very good talent tend to win in the NBA. The Griz have aged without a big difference maker added to the roster. IMHO, they will not contend for the most wins, but still have a strong record.
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